Angling

MEMBERS met at Arden’s Fisheries Snitterfield on Archers pool for the last match of the spring season in hot, bright conditions.

Weights: Howard Norledge 4lbs 10oz, Jerry Akerman 4-8, Mick Leeming 4-8, Barbara Marshall 1-12; helpers: Doug Greenow 48- 0, Antony Icke 19-8, Brian Brown 8-8, Mick Holder 5-4, Andy Wedgebrow 5-4, Stan Woods 4-4.

Tirley Court, Orchard Pool: Akerman 57- 12, Pete Willis 21-12, Bob Southall 21-0, Marshall 16-4, Pat Howe 15-8; helpers: Greenow 81-8, Stephen Smith 35-0, Holder 29-8, Icke 19-12, Wedgebrow 10-0.

Sunday sees the first match of the summer season at Elmbridge on Peacock pool.

EVESHAM YOUTH AC

MEMBERS fished the fourth of their five-round Townsend Lake Series at Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery.

On Jenny’s pool, Oli Johnson put 48lbs of carp and tench in the net to win the junior category.

Juniors: Johnson 48-0, Tom Williams 44-8, Harry Stephenson 41-0; intermediates: Matt Kinnersley 17-0; seniors: Maurice Taylor 69-0, Glenn Robinson 39-0, Paul Williams 37-0.

MOSELLA MANOR FARM AND LEISURE

THE annual five-day festival attracted 89 anglers from all over the country who braved strong winds, rain and cold temperatures.

Despite this, there were 16 weights of more than 100lbs throughout the week.

Mark Malin (Colmic/Bait Tec/Vespe) came out on top with six points thanks to four section wins and a second place. He mainly fished the pole, using pellet and worm and caster.

Andrew Quarmby (Middy/ Bag Em Baits) was second on seven with three section wins and two seconds, also fishing pole with pellet, worm and caster. Craig Ebbrell (Maver Midlands) finished third with nine.